Football fans in Russia and across the world captured in amazing photos

The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia is admittedly a football tournament. But it is also more than just about football. The World Cup is a celebration of our humanity that even fierce competition cannot undo. YEN.com.gh brings you photos from the tournament and around the world that reminds us of this.

An Egyptian fan is carried by football fans from Mexico and Colombia so he could catch a glimpse of the game. The emotion on his face says it all.

Argentina may have drawn their first game against minnows Iceland but that does not hurt this man's support for one person. Lionel Messi has been nicknamed 'Messiah' because of what he means to the national team.

Argentines have a saviour. Photo credit: Denver Post

A Peru fan is a warrior at the World Cup. This fan is dressed as an Aztec warrior for Peru's game against Denmark.

A warrior fan from Peru. Photo credit: Capital Gazette

Moroccan fans watching the game from home cannot hide their pain when the Atlas Lions lost. Morocco conceded a own goal in the 89th minute against Iran to lose 0-1.

Moroccan vividly express their emotions. Photo credit: Denver Post

Some Saudi fans watch the game from a traditional Bedouin tent. This is a point that ancient culture meets modernity thanks to the World Cup.

A Somali family gathers around to watch the Mundial. What is more fascinating is that this is happening in a country that has seen so much strife and not at the World Cup. Yet, the tournament brings joy to fans.

A family gathers behind the Tv in Somalia. Photo credit: Denver Post

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